Amending Executive Order 12137
Apr 13, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Apr 8, 2016
Published on: Apr 13, 2016
Apr 13, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Apr 8, 2016
Published on: Apr 13, 2016
Summary
Gives the Director of the Peace Corps the power to adopt, change, and use the official seal or symbol of the Peace Corps.
What problem does this solve?
The rules for who could manage the Peace Corps' official seal were not clear. This order gives the Director of the Peace Corps the specific power to control the seal, making the process simpler.
What does this order do?
Delegates authority for Peace Corps seal
Gives the Director of the Peace Corps the power to adopt, change, and use the official seal or emblem of the Peace Corps.
Removes a previous rule
Deletes section 1-301(e) from Executive Order 12137.
Who does this affect?
- Peace Corps
What is the real world impact?
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Streamlines agency operations
Clarifies that the Director of the Peace Corps has control over the agency's official seal. This small change helps the agency run more smoothly by removing any confusion about who has this authority.
When does this start?
This order becomes effective on April 8, 2016.